City of Tacoma  
City Council Agenda  
747 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402  
Council Chambers  
Webinar Link: www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099  
Dial: 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 3423 3126  
July 14, 2026  
5:00 PM  
CALL TO ORDER  
ROLL CALL  
FLAG SALUTE  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
ITEMS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK  
There are no items filed with the City Clerk's Office.  
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS  
CONSENT AGENDA  
PAYMENTS  
1.  
26-0572  
Date Range - 06/15/2026 to 06/28/2026  
Payroll in the amount of $27,552,103.83; Payments in the amount of $24,578,656.45;  
for a total of $52,130,760.28.  
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Recognizing Sparta Tacoma.  
2.  
26-0579  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
This is the time set aside for public comment on motions, resolutions, and first and final  
reading of ordinances. Speakers are asked to identify the specific legislation they wish  
to address. To comment virtually, use the Zoom link or phone number listed at the top  
of the agenda and press the Raise Hand button near the bottom of your Zoom window  
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Chambers. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number will be called out  
when it is your turn to speak.  
Written comments may be submitted to cityclerk@tacoma.gov at least 24 hours prior  
to the Tuesday evening City Council meeting for the Public Comment period.  
Comments will be compiled and sent to the City Council and posted online.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
RESOLUTIONS  
3.  
RES41958  
A resolution authorizing the execution of a Multi-Family Housing 12-Year Limited  
Property Tax Exemption Agreement with Michael Hopkins, for the development of  
seven multi-family market and regulated rate rental housing units, located at  
7056 Fawcett Avenue.  
[Debbie Bingham, Interim Director, Community and Economic Development]  
Resolution No. 41958  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Agreement  
Attachments:  
Map  
Presentation  
4.  
RES41959  
A resolution authorizing the one-time use of Council Contingency Funds,  
in the amount of $10,000, to sponsor Beyond the Block.  
[Council Member Palmer]  
Resolution No. 41959  
Attachments:  
City Council Action Memorandum  
City Council Consideration Request  
FINAL READING OF ORDINANCES  
5.  
ORD29114 An ordinance amending Title 13 of the Municipal Code, relating to the  
Land Use Regulatory Code, by amending Chapter 13.01, entitled “Definitions”,  
and Chapter 13.11, entitled “Critical Areas Preservation”, to update the  
Critical Areas Preservation Ordinance, a periodic update required by State  
law, to incorporate new scientific information and ensure consistency with  
other policy and laws, as recommended by the Planning Commission.  
[Robin Bolster-Grant, Land Use Division Manager; Peter Huffman, Director,  
Planning and Development Services]  
Amended Substitute Ordinance No. 29114  
Attachments:  
Ordinance No. 29114  
City Council Action Memorandum  
Recommendations  
Proposed Substitute and Amendments  
Presentation  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
COMMUNITY FORUM  
The purpose of Community Forum is to assist the City Council in making policy  
decisions. Items of discussion will be limited to matters over which the City Council has  
jurisdiction. Arguments shall not be made in support of, or opposition to, any matter on  
this week’s agenda. Each person may address the City Council one time only during  
this forum.  
To request to speak virtually, please press the Raise Hand button near the bottom of  
your Zoom window or *9 on your phone; if speaking in person, please sign in at the  
back of the Council Chambers. Your name or the last four digits of your phone number  
will be called out when it is your turn to speak.  
REPORTS BY THE CITY MANAGER  
COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL  
Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee  
ADJOURNMENT  
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by law.  
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